Community Safety

Discover the YRP Crime Summary for Richmond Hill and York Region. Stay informed about crime trends and prevention tips today.

Discover the YRP Weekly Crime Summary for Richmond Hill and York Region. Stay informed about crime trends and prevention tips today.

York Region Council has updated its Signs on Regional Roads Bylaw to improve safety and reduce clutter. Over 35,000 illegal signs were removed last year, prompting clearer rules for business, real estate, and election signage. Key changes include designated intersections, limits on size and quantity, permit stickers, and higher fees. The bylaw aims to protect infrastructure, ensure fairness, and support safe, legal sign placement through ongoing education and outreach.

Discover the YRP Weekly Crime Summary for Richmond Hill and York Region. Stay informed about crime trends and prevention tips today.

Richmond Hill is growing strong, together. Mayor West’s State of the City address highlighted major strides in safety (crime down significantly), housing (1,300+ new seniors units, faster approvals), and transit (Yonge North Subway Extension underway). The city is also investing in parks, local jobs, and essential services. Despite challenges, Richmond Hill remains resilient, inclusive, and focused on building a thriving future for all.

Discover the YRP Weekly Crime Summary for Richmond Hill and York Region. Stay informed about crime trends and prevention tips today.

In Richmond Hill, all property owners must keep their properties clean, safe, and in good repair—whether occupied or vacant. By-laws set standards for lawns, garbage, structures, and exterior upkeep. If a property is neglected, the City can inspect, issue orders, perform repairs, and charge the owner. Serious safety risks may lead to demolition. However, legal steps and owner notice are always required before action is taken.

Discover the YRP Weekly Crime Summary for Richmond Hill and York Region. Stay informed about crime trends and prevention tips today.

To improve safety on Muirhead Crescent, the City of Richmond Hill and York Region are proposing a weekday no right turn rule from Stouffville Road, 4–6 p.m. This would apply to all drivers, including residents, with no exemptions. The change aims to reduce cut-through traffic and protect the residential community. Share your feedback by October 17, 2025 at traffic.inquiries@richmondhill.ca

To reduce morning traffic near Cardinal Carter High School, Richmond Hill is proposing a no right turn from Bloomington Rd onto Milbourne Ln, weekdays from 7:45–8:45 a.m. This would apply to all drivers, including residents, with no exemptions. The goal is to improve safety and reduce congestion in the neighbourhood. Share your feedback by October 17, 2025.

On Sept 24, 2025, Richmond Hill Council approved its Micromobility Strategy and By-law to regulate e-bikes, e-scooters, and similar devices. Personal e-scooters are now allowed on roads (≤50 km/h), bike lanes, and multi-use paths. Sidewalk use is prohibited, except for youth under 14 on traditional bikes. Enforcement will begin with education, supported by City by-law officers and York Regional Police. A shared micromobility pilot may be explored with nearby municipalities.

Discover the YRP Weekly Crime Summary for Richmond Hill and York Region. Stay informed about crime trends and prevention tips today.

York Regional Police is expanding its CCTV network with 22 new cameras, backed by $255K in provincial funding. Richmond Hill’s total rises to 10, all equipped with licence plate readers to detect stolen vehicles in real time. A pilot in April 2024 saw a 6% drop in violent crime near camera sites. Cameras monitor public areas only, with footage stored for 72 hours. This data-driven initiative targets high-risk zones and modernizes crime prevention.

Early data from York Region’s 20 ASE cameras shows major road safety improvements: collisions dropped 53%, serious injuries fell from 39 to 8 annually, and speeds decreased by 15 km/h. Penalty orders declined 35%, indicating changing driver habits. CAA research shows 73% of Ontario drivers slow near ASE zones and support their use in school areas. ASE is widely seen as effective in deterring speeding, a top reported dangerous driving behavior.

Learn how to report a streetlight issue in Richmond Hill. Keep your community safe by reporting streetlight problems easily and efficiently.

Discover the YRP Weekly Crime Summary for Richmond Hill from August 18-24. Stay informed about crime trends and prevention tips today.

Discover the YRP Weekly Crime Summary for Richmond Hill from August 18-24. Stay informed about crime trends and prevention tips today.

Richmond Hill crime is down overall this week. Theft under $5000 dropped by 13 cases, assaults by 9, and fraud by 7. However, theft of motor vehicles rose by 6 and drug violations by 1. No reports of homicide, weapons, sexual, or firearms offences.

York Region remains one of Canada’s safest communities, with significant crime reductions in 2025. Homicides dropped 67%, auto thefts by 37%, carjackings 49%, and break-ins 11%. Hate crimes are down 25% overall, with major declines across race, religion, sexual orientation, and property-related incidents. These results reflect effective policing, task forces, and community vigilance. See something suspicious? Report it.

Overall crime is down significantly. Biggest drops: Theft Under $5000 (-24), Assaults (-21), Fraud (-12), Theft of Motor Vehicle (-9). Minor increases: Other Property Crime (+5), Attempt Murder (+1). No change in many categories like Homicide, Arson, and Sexual Violations. Notable: Break & Enter (Residential ↓5, Commercial ↓2). General trend: Crime is decreasing across most areas.